Johnny Carson may have been the most powerful on-screen performer in the history of Hollywood. From 1962 to 1992, he was perhaps the funniest man on TV, and his barb-sharp wit quickly became the model ...

Comedians ruled television’s first golden age: Milton Berle, Lucille Ball and Jackie Gleason were among its biggest stars, but no one would have a more lasting impact on comedy and broadcasting than ...

First Lady of Television Betty White had a fun chemistry with late TV legend Johnny Carson. Maybe that’s why she chose The Tonight Show as the best place to announce, “Betty’s bitten the dust.” What ...

Johnny Carson had no idea. When the late host of “The Tonight Show” first dubbed Bob Uecker — who died Thursday at the age of 90 — “Mr. Baseball,” Carson did not know whether Uecker actually played ...

Johnny Carson was America’s ultimate late-night host. The comedian’s most beloved gig was hosting “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” for 30 seasons from 1962 until his retirement in 1992. His ...

Johnny Carson's longtime friend and 'Tonight Show' co-host, Ed McMahon, remembered their last moments together, including his final salute to the TV legend before his death. “He was married to a woman ...

Vanessa Williams is reflecting on the early days of her career in a new interview with People. The actress, 61, revealed that the late Johnny Carson made a “prejudiced” joke about her after she became ...

Longtime host of The Tonight Show Johnny Carson was in millions of homes every night as a funny and affable talk show host — but off-camera, his relationships were strained, especially with his ...

Vanessa Williams attends the Pamella Roland fashion show during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Starrett-Lehigh Building on Feb. 12, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images ...